Steward - DoubleTree, Charlottesville Virginia

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Dishwasher or the DoubleTree by Hilton, Charlottesville, VA.

At the DoubleTree by Hilton, we don’t just clean dishes, we help create unforgettable experiences. In the Dishwasher role, you play an essential part in delivering exceptional service by ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the kitchen and food service areas.

Your attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean and organized environment helps support the culinary team and ensures our guests enjoy a seamless dining experience. More than just a dishwasher, you contribute to the overall success of the operation by helping maintain the high standards our guests expect from the Hilton brand.

About the Role

The Dishwasher is responsible for washing kitchen utensils and equipment, maintaining cleanliness throughout kitchen areas, and supporting food and beverage operations. This role ensures that all dishware, kitchen tools, and work areas are properly cleaned and maintained according to health, safety, and brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Wash pots, pans, dishes, and kitchen utensils in accordance with sanitation guidelines and company standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized dishwashing and pot-washing area at all times.
• Ensure kitchen floors, walls, and equipment, including mixers, boilers, and steam-jacketed kettles are properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Maintain cleanliness of front-of-house floors and restrooms before opening and throughout the day as needed.
• Keep walk-in coolers clean and organized.
• Empty garbage and recycling throughout the day and ensure all waste is removed at closing.
• Close the workstation properly at the end of each shift, ensuring the area is free of debris, waste, and standing water.
• Assist with receiving food and beverage deliveries and restock/store food products according to FIFO (First In, First Out) guidelines.
• Support the culinary team with basic food preparation when other assigned duties are complete.
• Coordinate with the Food & Beverage Director, Sous Chef, or Supervisor regarding work priorities and assist with additional duties as requested by management.
• Attend departmental meetings as required.
• Operate dishwashing equipment safely and effectively while maintaining floor cleanliness and overall work area safety.
• Demonstrate knowledge of property safety and security procedures to maintain a safe environment for both employees and guests.
• Follow directions carefully with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team while maintaining the ability to perform tasks independently.
• Manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Experience/Education

• Previous dishwashing or kitchen utility experience preferred but not required.
• No formal education required; High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, pull, or push up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, kneel, squat, bend, and move throughout the shift as required.
• This position requires an understanding that the hospitality industry operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and may require evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Amazing Benefits at a Glance

• Starting Pay: $$16 - 16.50 per hour
• Team-driven and values-based culture
• Same-day pay available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career growth opportunities and manager training programs
• Reduced room rates across the Hotel Equities portfolio
• Third-party perks (movie tickets, attractions, and more)
• Employee discounts
• Flexible scheduling
• Referral program